GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NFL: PITTSBURGH (3-0) at ARIZONA (1-2)

NFL: PITTSBURGH (3-0) at ARIZONA (1-2)

<h3>Whisenhunt faces former team as Cards host Steelers</h3>



Pittsburgh (3-0) at Arizona (1-2) Sunday 4:15 pm EDT

GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker) - Ken Whisenhunt thought he was inline to become the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers whenBill Cowher retired.


Instead, Whisenhunt will be guiding the Arizona Cardinals whenthey host the Steelers on Sunday.


Whisenhunt had served as the Steelers' offensive coordinator thepast three seasons. When he took over in 2004, the Steelersdrafted quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who led the team to aSuper Bowl title in his second season.


When Cowher retired after 15 seasons, it was thought that eitherWhisenhunt or former Steelers offensive line coach Russ Grimmwould take over.


But after the Steelers took their time finding Cowher'sreplacement, Whisenhunt took the Arizona job, becoming theclub's seventh coach since the franchise moved to the desert in1988.


Grimm, who also interviewed for the Pittsburgh job, joinedWhisenhunt in Arizona, where he is the club's offensive linecoach.


Meanwhile, Steelers president Art Rooney II made a somewhatsurprising decision, tabbing 34-year-old Mike Tomlin as his newcoach.


Tomlin's lack of experience hardly has showed as the Steelersoutscored the opposition by a lopsided 97-26 en route to theirfirst 3-0 start since 1992. Pittsburgh has not started 4-0since winning its first five games in 1979.


A former defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, Tomlinhas brought his aggressive style with him to Pittsburgh. TheSteelers lead the league in scoring defense, allowing just 8.7points.


The catalyst for the Steelers on offense has been speedy runningback Willie Parker, who leads the league with 368 rushingyards. Parker, who has three straight 100-yard games, gained 133in last Sunday's 37-16 thrashing of San Francisco.

Pittsburgh is expected to be without wide receiver Hines Warddue to a sprained knee.


Whisenhunt made his first statement coaching move in lastSunday's 26-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, when he pulledquarterback Matt Leinart in favor of veteran Kurt Warner.

The decision by Whisenhunt provided a spark, as the Warnerrallied the Cardinals from a 20-3 deficit by completing 15-of-20passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns.


But despite Warner's big half, Whisenhunt is expected to go backto Leinart as the starter.

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH (3-0) at ARIZONA (1-2)

<h3>Whisenhunt faces former team as Cards host Steelers</h3>



Pittsburgh (3-0) at Arizona (1-2) Sunday 4:15 pm EDT

GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker) - Ken Whisenhunt thought he was inline to become the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers whenBill Cowher retired.


Instead, Whisenhunt will be guiding the Arizona Cardinals whenthey host the Steelers on Sunday.


Whisenhunt had served as the Steelers' offensive coordinator thepast three seasons. When he took over in 2004, the Steelersdrafted quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who led the team to aSuper Bowl title in his second season.


When Cowher retired after 15 seasons, it was thought that eitherWhisenhunt or former Steelers offensive line coach Russ Grimmwould take over.


But after the Steelers took their time finding Cowher'sreplacement, Whisenhunt took the Arizona job, becoming theclub's seventh coach since the franchise moved to the desert in1988.


Grimm, who also interviewed for the Pittsburgh job, joinedWhisenhunt in Arizona, where he is the club's offensive linecoach.


Meanwhile, Steelers president Art Rooney II made a somewhatsurprising decision, tabbing 34-year-old Mike Tomlin as his newcoach.


Tomlin's lack of experience hardly has showed as the Steelersoutscored the opposition by a lopsided 97-26 en route to theirfirst 3-0 start since 1992. Pittsburgh has not started 4-0since winning its first five games in 1979.


A former defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, Tomlinhas brought his aggressive style with him to Pittsburgh. TheSteelers lead the league in scoring defense, allowing just 8.7points.


The catalyst for the Steelers on offense has been speedy runningback Willie Parker, who leads the league with 368 rushingyards. Parker, who has three straight 100-yard games, gained 133in last Sunday's 37-16 thrashing of San Francisco.

Pittsburgh is expected to be without wide receiver Hines Warddue to a sprained knee.


Whisenhunt made his first statement coaching move in lastSunday's 26-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, when he pulledquarterback Matt Leinart in favor of veteran Kurt Warner.

The decision by Whisenhunt provided a spark, as the Warnerrallied the Cardinals from a 20-3 deficit by completing 15-of-20passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns.


But despite Warner's big half, Whisenhunt is expected to go backto Leinart as the starter.

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH (3-0) at ARIZONA (1-2)

<h3>Whisenhunt faces former team as Cards host Steelers</h3>



Pittsburgh (3-0) at Arizona (1-2) Sunday 4:15 pm EDT

GLENDALE, Arizona (Ticker) - Ken Whisenhunt thought he was inline to become the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers whenBill Cowher retired.


Instead, Whisenhunt will be guiding the Arizona Cardinals whenthey host the Steelers on Sunday.


Whisenhunt had served as the Steelers' offensive coordinator thepast three seasons. When he took over in 2004, the Steelersdrafted quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who led the team to aSuper Bowl title in his second season.


When Cowher retired after 15 seasons, it was thought that eitherWhisenhunt or former Steelers offensive line coach Russ Grimmwould take over.


But after the Steelers took their time finding Cowher'sreplacement, Whisenhunt took the Arizona job, becoming theclub's seventh coach since the franchise moved to the desert in1988.


Grimm, who also interviewed for the Pittsburgh job, joinedWhisenhunt in Arizona, where he is the club's offensive linecoach.


Meanwhile, Steelers president Art Rooney II made a somewhatsurprising decision, tabbing 34-year-old Mike Tomlin as his newcoach.


Tomlin's lack of experience hardly has showed as the Steelersoutscored the opposition by a lopsided 97-26 en route to theirfirst 3-0 start since 1992. Pittsburgh has not started 4-0since winning its first five games in 1979.


A former defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, Tomlinhas brought his aggressive style with him to Pittsburgh. TheSteelers lead the league in scoring defense, allowing just 8.7points.


The catalyst for the Steelers on offense has been speedy runningback Willie Parker, who leads the league with 368 rushingyards. Parker, who has three straight 100-yard games, gained 133in last Sunday's 37-16 thrashing of San Francisco.

Pittsburgh is expected to be without wide receiver Hines Warddue to a sprained knee.


Whisenhunt made his first statement coaching move in lastSunday's 26-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, when he pulledquarterback Matt Leinart in favor of veteran Kurt Warner.

The decision by Whisenhunt provided a spark, as the Warnerrallied the Cardinals from a 20-3 deficit by completing 15-of-20passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns.


But despite Warner's big half, Whisenhunt is expected to go backto Leinart as the starter.

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 0
ARIZONA 0 14:53 LEFT, 1ST QTR

ARI BALL ON ARI 36 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 0
ARIZONA 0 11:41 LEFT, 1ST QTR

PIT BALL ON PIT 6 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL PITTSBURGH 0
ARIZONA 0 9:59 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL PITTSBURGH 0
ARIZONA 0 8:01 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 0
ARIZONA 0 6:15 LEFT, 1ST QTR

ARI BALL ON ARI 21 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 0
ARIZONA 0 5:04 LEFT, 1ST QTR

PIT BALL ON PIT 31 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL TD PIT
SANTONIO HOLMES 43 YD PASS FROM BEN ROETHLISBERGER
(JEFF REED KICK)

PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 0:31 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 0:26 LEFT, 1ST QTR

ARI BALL ON ARI 19 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL END, 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
PITTSBURGH 7 7
ARIZONA 0 0 END, 1ST QTR

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: PIT - TD, SANTONIO HOLMES 43 YD PASS FROM BEN
ROETHLISBERGER (JEFF REED KICK),
14:29. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards in
4:33. Key plays: Roethlisberger
28-yard pass to Miller on 3rd-and-7
to Arizona 38. PITTSBURGH 7-0</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 14:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 9:24 LEFT, 2ND QTR

PIT BALL ON PIT 20 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 5:07 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 4:56 LEFT, 2ND QTR

ARI BALL ON ARI 34 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL PITTSBURGH AT ARIZONA
NOTE: KURT WARNER WILL REPLACE MATT LEINART ON THE FIELD
DUE TO COACH'S DECISION.</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 4:08 LEFT, 2ND QTR

PIT BALL ON PIT 48 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL TWO MINUTE WARNING, 1ST HALF

PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0

PIT BALL ON PIT 45 YD LINE
4TH AND 15</div>

 

NFL: PITTSBURGH at ARIZONA

<div class="pre">NFL
PITTSBURGH 7
ARIZONA 0 1:51 LEFT, 2ND QTR

ARI BALL ON ARI 20 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>